Is Chester races on in May?

May 4. Chester Racecourse is thrilled to announce the BHA have released the dates of its 2022 racing calendar. Racehorses are set to return to the Roodee on Wednesday 4th May as the iconic Boodle’s May Festival begins.

Why is Chester races Cancelled?

RIP racing legend and 4 times Chester Cup winner Lester Piggott. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time. : Stewards have ordered that racing be abandoned due to the safety concerns raised.

What time is the first race at Chester today?

The three-day meeting takes place at Chester Racecourse, just south of Liverpool, with the first race off at 1.45pm and the last at 4.45pm.

Where can I watch Chester races?

Watch the live action from ITV 4, Sky Channel 120, Virgin 118 or freeview 25. Sign up to At The Races Player for all of the live action from the Boodles May Festival. Catch up on all of the Boodles May Festival action on the ITV HUB.

What dates are Chester Races 2021?

The BHA have today announced the 2021 fixture list for British racecourses. The three day May Festival meeting will kick off Chester’s season, running Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 May. 12 further fixtures are scheduled to run on the hallowed Roodee turf between May to October.

Has Chester Races been Cancelled 2021?

Following advice from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), fixtures due to take place at Chester in July and August have now been cancelled.

What happened at Chester races?

After racing at Beverley was abandoned on Wednesday after four races and Friday’s evening fixture at Haydock suffered the same fate after just two races due to horses slipping, Chester was forced to abandon after four races when Humanitarian slipped and fell on the home turn in the 7½f handicap.

Are Chester races on TV?

Yes. We broadcast live US racing every evening and Australian racing from 2am every morning. In 2019 we will also broadcast over 200 fixtures from France, the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Breeders’ Cup, US Triple Crown and all fixtures from Hong Kong.

What channel is Chester races on today?

ITV4 will be showing the racing from Chester.

What days are Chester races on?

Racing Fixtures

  • 11 Jun. Edinburgh Gin Summer Saturday Sponsored by Edinburgh Gin.
  • 24 Jun. Mappin & Webb Ladies Evening Sponsored by Mappin & Webb.
  • 25 Jun. The Matthew Clark Summer Festival Sponsored by Matthew Clark.
  • 8 Jul. Ladies & Gents Evening.
  • 9 Jul. The Clogau City Plate Day Sponsored by Clogau.
  • 16 Jul.
  • 31 Jul.
  • 20 Aug.

Is Chester races on Sky?

Good afternoon and welcome along to our live coverage of the final day of the Chester May Festival, featuring what always promises to be a fascinating Chester Cup (3.15), all live on Sky Sports Racing.

Which racecourses are on Sky Sports Racing?

The partner racecourses are:

  • Ascot.
  • Bangor-on-Dee.
  • Bath.
  • Brighton.
  • Chepstow.
  • Chester.
  • Doncaster.
  • Fakenham.